e-Message From The Hill Newsletter (eMFTH)

Ed. 09.20.2024

Living in FAITH | Living in FELLOWSHIP | Living to SERVE

LIVING FAITHFULLY & FULLY IN CHRIST #BGCLife

SERMON SERIES ON DEMAND

Service times: 8a/10a/1215p (virtual)

Livestream/FB/YT | @baptistgrovenc

Communion Sunday: Every 1st Sunday

EXPERIENCE LIFE IN JESUS

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MEMBER & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to all those born in the month of

SEPTEMBER

Deacon Sylvia Jones

Sis. Suzette Aiken

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Whether you are celebrating a Wedding or Baptism Anniversary, the day you accepted Christ, graduation, birth or another milestone, we celebrate with you!

Black History 365

Can you believe that being black in Miami in the days of Jim Crow was a challenge?

Believe it.

DANA ALBERT DORSEY

(1872 – February 29, 1940)

Meet Miami's first black milliionaire who built a real estate empire in the face of segregation, creating housing, schools, and parks for the Black community. His legacy includes landmarks like Dorsey Park and the Dorsey Memorial Library.

"Dana Dorsey, a carpenter, comes from Georgia with the proverbial $5 dollars in his pocket to Miami to take a job with the railroad. Carpenters were in short supply, guys with a skill like that, and he worked with FEC that brought him down here. He started making money and set some aside for investment in land. He would buy a chunk of land for $25-30 dollars and as a carpenter he would build the building, sort of like the shotgun houses, and then sell those buildings and he just accumulated a fortune." said historian Paul George.

"It's a huge name. For a man who saw a need for his people to have housing," said Dorothy Fields, found of the Black Archives.

Instagram Post | WATCH

BLACK HISTORY 365

It is important. Our history is an intrical part of who we are and it goes far beyond the 28 days in the month of February. For the last 4-years, the eMFTH has been featuring BH facts weekly, which is a testament to how much history we have. Keep joining us weekly as we continue to explore and highlight Black History 365!

Memory Scripture 2024

It's a matter of LIFE or DEATH... Read these tips

Benefits of memorizing Scripture & techniques

The Fellowship of the Believers

42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teachings and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon each soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongs and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

Acts 2:42-47

Our Yearly Theme & Scripture

THIS IS CHURCH:

Uncommon Community

WEBSITE CALENDAR & SAVE-THE-DATES

Pastor Akinbinu (Guest preacher) @ First Baptist South Hill, Chesapeake, VA | September 21

Bible Study* | September 25

NEW! BGC Anywhere Event* | September 28 @ 1:00pm

Together Weekend (Day of Serving & Football Fellowship)| September 28-29

NEW! 149th Recipe Book Entry | September 30

One Wake Affordable Housing Petition Signatures Due | October 1

Bible Study* | October 2

Children's Ministry Day Camp | October 5

Bible Study* | October 9

One Wake Candidate Assembly (@ Watts) | October 10

Bible Study* | October 16

NEW! 149th Dessert (Bake-off) Competition submission date | October 18

NEW! Pastor Akinbinu (Guest Revivalist) at Monument of Faith (Durham)| October 23

149th Church Anniversary Weekend | Dessert (Bake-off) Competition | October 26

NEW! Pastor Akinbinu (Guest Revivalist) at Living Water Church (High Point, NC) | October 29

*Bible Study | October 30

Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat | October 31

*virtual event

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BIBLE STUDY

Noonday Bible Study - Wednesday at 12:00 pm | Adult Bible Study - Wednesday at 7:00pm

Get Ready for Our Church Anniversary Festivities!

For more information and to register (by October 9) visit our webpage at

https://baptistgrovechurch.org/churchanniversary/

Mark your calendars because our 149th Church Anniversary is just around the corner! The celebration kicks off Sunday, October 20, 2024 with a mind-bending virtual scavenger hunt, and concludes Sunday, October 27, 2024 with our 8 and 10 AM worship services! Don't miss what we have in store and let’s see who’s the ultimate BGC history and trivia champion!

Save the date for Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10 AM – 2 PM! Get ready for a day full of food, fun, and laughter! We’ll be joined by the hilarious and multi-talented Rod Allison, comedian and trumpeter, as we celebrate our amazing church family. It’s going to be unforgettable! And to our BGC Anywhere Community, do not step away from your screen, because we have exciting activities planned especially for you!

REMINDER:

As part of our Church anniversary celebration, we're excited to host a Bake-Off Competition on October 26th. We’d love for you to participate!

Additionally, we’re compiling a special recipe book titled Oh Taste and See. If you’d like to have your recipe included, please submit it by September 30th. For submission details, contact us at 149recipes@baptistgrovechurch.org. We look forward to your contributions!

BGC RECIPE BOOK

Submit your recipe

SWEETS FOR THE AGES

Dessert Competition

Entry Form

#BGCLife

September - November

SEPTEMBER 28-29 | TOGETHER WEEKEND

Living in Faith, Living in Fellowship and Living to Serve

SERVICE | 09.28

Thank you for your commitment to serve! Our September Together Weekend is in 1 month and we are assembling our volunteer teams now. Check out our diverse service opportunities and sign up! Make it a family effort. As more opportunities become available they will be added to the sign up.

Volunteers will receive follow-ups via email with further details and expectations. We look forward to serving TOGETHER!

FAITH. FELLOWSHIP. | 09.29

What time is it? It's giving ... I mean fellowship time! It's a triple threat type of Sunday! We are getting our spiritual food, physical food and fellowship. Immediately after the 10am worship service on 09/29 we will follow in the footsteps of the early church by breaking bread together and receiving food with glad and generous hearts as we celebrate Together Weekend. Along with breaking bread, we will watch the Panthers vs. Bengals game. Be sure to REP YOUR TEAM by wearing your favorite gear.

Online Members and Guests: Mark your calendar for our next BGC Anywhere virtual fellowship on Saturday, September 28 at 1pm EST. Join church and ministry leaders for a time of fun, fellowship & prizes as we connect in uncommon community online.

Visit baptistgrovechurch.org/bgcanywhere and click “Get Connected” for updates. See you there!

Pastor Akinbinu's

Speaking Engagements

September 21 | 11:00am

Installation Service - Rev. Reggie Wise

First Baptist Church South Hill

3633 Galberry Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323

October 21-23 | 7:00pm nightly revival

Monument of Faith

900 Simmons Street, Durham, NC

Save my seat!

Installation Service

Rev. Reggie Wise

09.21 @ 11:00AM

Pastor Akinbinu is the guest preacher at the Pastoral Installation Service for Rev. Reggie Wise at First Baptist Church South Hill in Chesapeake, VA.

outREACH | Living to Serve

September Outreach Calendar

The Life Harvest Food Pantry (LHFP)

Matthew 25:31-40 ... is an anchoring scripture for our ministry, and it is no coincidence that God has "chosen" each of us to serve the least of these in our local AND global communities.

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Taste and See Newsletter September

Contributor/Author: Sis. Lynee Pina

READ

SOCIAL JUSTICE

A HOME TO CALL THEIR OWN

Affordable Housing Petition

The pathway to housing should be fair and equitable for everyone.

Keep collecting those signatures. Here's how:

Option 1.

You can electronically sign and share with other Wake County residents by forwarding this link. Residents must be 18+. Sample Script: Baptist Grove is doing a work in the county with One Wake to advocate for affordable housing. Will you support this effort by signing the petition and putting Baptist Grove Church as the institution. Thx!

Option 2

Print the petition for physical signatures | HERE

Submit your signature sheets on Sunday in the vestibule or submit them to socialjustice@baptistgrovechurch.org

Learn more about One Wake

ages 26-39*

BRUNCH & BIBLE

(every 1st Saturday)

October 5th at 7:00am

Get connected, stay connected

email: Ignite@baptistgrovechurch.org

Our 2024 Fall Festival is all set for Thursday, October 31st at 6pm-8pm. Get ready for music, games, food, fun and CANDY!! AND, Trunk or Treat is BACK!

And to our BGC Anywhere community – you can be included in the fall festivities too! If you’re an online member or guest with children under 18, we’ll send you a goodie bag so you can enjoy sweets and treats from your BGC family.

Submit a photo of your child opening their goodie box and be included in our Fall Festival recap! To request your goodie bags, email

bgcanywhere@baptistgrovechurch.org

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE ARE EXPANDING

New Ministries

John 15:13

This ministry will serve both men & women on active duty, in the National Guard, Reserves, and Retirees & their families.

Share your information HERE

GOD BE GLORIFIED

Ministry of Flags

A ministry to bring glory to our God. Email: flags@baptistgrovechurch.org

BGC Comfort Choir

The BGC Comfort Choir is dedicated to singing at homegoing services.

MORE INFORMATION HERE

DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MINISTRY (K-5th)

Discovering the Word

CHILDREN'S CHOIR

We believe that music is a powerful tool for nurturing faith, fostering creativity, and building a strong sense of community. We invite your children, grades K-5, to join this exciting musical journey.

Children's Bible Study

Wednesday @ 6:30pm | via Zoom

Not getting the invite, email life@baptistgrovechurch.org

THERE'S MORE & It's Free:

To help you grow in your knowledge and relationship with Christ, you can also access helpful videos on Right Now Media for Kids! This is a free resource to all members of Baptist Grove Church. Ask your parents to help you find it! rightnow MEDIA KIDS Access HERE

YOUTH (Middle/High)

Being equipped for authentic relationship with God.

ATTENTION! High School Life Group on Tuesdays at 8:00 PM! This Life Group is an opportunity for high school students to gather, grow, and gain a deeper understanding of God's Word and how it applies to their lives.

We encourage you to share the Zoom link below with family and friends who have high school youth, no matter where they live!

High School Zoom Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83537692283?pwd=T2dUUXljdW9zS3J2SVdtNkx4alR0QT09

Meeting ID: 835 3769 2283

Passcode: 671869

Youth Newsletter | Youth Webpage

Youth Immersion Fun Day Registration Form

Frankie’s Fun Park – October 5, 2024

11190 Fun Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27617

Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

NEW MEMBERS | Welcome to the BGC Family

We are grateful to God for the continued growth at BGC, day by day. We are here to walk alongside one another as brothers and sisters in Christ for support and to share the Word of God.

New to BGC? Let's walk together. Here's what's next ...

Visit Member Resources on our website
Download the BGC App | BGC App
Download the App and login to the Church Database | Elexio Community - Need your Elexio login credentials? Email life@baptistgrovechurch.org
Sign up for RightNow Media (it's free to members of BGC)
Register for your new member's classes | Start Here and Rooted
Take your Spiritual Gifts Assessment HERE (under Member Resources)
Want to know about Baptism? Email HERE
Looking to use your gifts | Volunteer Sign Up
Questions/Looking for something not listed? Email Life@baptistgrovechurch.org

SAVE THE DATE: This October 2024 will mark the 149th Anniversary of Baptist Grove Church. Last year, we had a two day celebration that spanned the generations in games, food, fashion, fellowship and more. We have some exciting history for you to enjoy. Take a look at our past, present and future. "Hands Strengthened by God" Neh 6:9 -- More to come!